Who we are

TasPorts is a state-owned company responsible for ten Tasmanian ports and the Devonport Airport. We are a vertically integrated organisation providing a diverse range of port and marine operations and services around Tasmania. Our vision is to proudly connect people, products and solutions for the benefit of all Tasmanians.

With 99% of the State’s freight moving through our multi-port system, TasPorts facilitates vital trade to enable industry partners and communities while ensuring the highest environmental and safety standards.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

TasPorts | WORK180 Endorsed Employer

The role

As Site Surveillance Engineer – Major Projects, you will ensure construction activities on port infrastructure projects comply with design specifications, engineering standards, contractual obligations, and health, safety, and environmental requirements. This role provides technical oversight, verifies quality and progress, and resolves site issues to maintain project integrity. When site demands allow, you will also support design development, tender documentation, and broader project engineering tasks.

This is a fixed-term 2 year contract based in Burnie.

Key Duties

• Conduct inspections of marine and civil works to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and codes.

• Enforce quality assurance procedures, witness testing, and confirm suitability of materials, equipment, and workmanship.

• Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations and escalate deviations.

• Promote and monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, contributing to a proactive safety culture.

• Interpret technical drawings and identify design deviations for resolution.

• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders; maintain accurate logs and reports; contribute to progress reporting.

• Deliver small sub-projects within the wider program of works.

• Apply digital tools such as construction management software, GIS, and UAV technology to enhance surveillance efficiency.

About you

You are a detail-oriented engineer with a strong understanding of marine and civil construction practices. You thrive in dynamic site environments, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while maintaining effective communication with contractors and project teams. Your technical expertise and problem-solving skills make you a trusted contributor to project success.

What you will have

Experience: Minimum 2 years in site supervision or construction of marine/port infrastructure projects; exposure to marine construction techniques such as dredging, reclamation, piling, reinforced concrete, earthworks, and pavements.

Skills: Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications; proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and project management tools; familiarity with GIS and UAV technology.

Knowledge: Strong understanding of Australian Standards, PIANC guidelines, and construction safety/environmental requirements.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Marine Engineering; current driver’s licence; White Card; ability to obtain MSIC.

Desirable: Experience with dredging and marine geotechnical investigations; understanding of sustainable design and environmental impact assessment; familiarity with Australian port operations and logistics.

Where to next?

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace, where the individual differences of our employees are considered value-adding. We encourage applications from suitably qualified persons, including Indigenous Australians, people of all ages and people with a disability.

All applications are to include the following:

• Current CV

• Cover Letter

For more information about TasPorts, please visit our website: www.tasports.com.au, or if you have any questions regarding the role - please contact our Recruitment team via email: recruitment@tasports.com.au

Please click on the below link to APPLY NOW. Please note only applications made through the link will be considered.

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Applications close 12noon - 18th March 2026.